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A second sloth undergoing rehabilitation at a Florida zoo has died, as investigations into Sloth World continue.
Habanero, an adult male sloth, was euthanized to prevent further suffering at the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
Authorities are conducting a criminal investigation into how the sloths were treated while with Sloth World.
Florida wildlife officials reported 31 sloth deaths linked to imports from Guyana and Peru between late 2024 and early 2025.
Twenty-one Guyana-sourced sloths died at Sanctuary World Imports in December 2024 due to temperature-related issues.
Ten more sloths from Peru arrived in February 2025, with two dead on arrival and the rest reportedly emaciated and dying.
The Central Florida Zoo is accepting donations to help rehabilitate the remaining sloths as investigations proceed.
Sloth World was a planned attraction in Orlando that never opened and is under scrutiny for the sloth deaths.
The Associated Press translated the story from English for broader readership.
The Central Florida Zoo and Wildlife group is appealing for donations to support ongoing rehabilitation efforts.

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A second sloth from Sloth World died after being transferred to the Central Florida Zoo for rehab.
Habanero was euthanized after condition worsened despite initial stabilization.
The investigation into Sloth World’s care prompted a criminal probe by state and local authorities.
Wildlife officials reported 31 sloth deaths from December 2024 to February 2025 at the facilities involved.
Several sloths imported from Guyana died at a separate Orlando facility during cold weather.
Two sloths arrived from Peru in February 2025; two were dead on arrival and the rest died soon after.
The Florida wildlife agency’s investigation cites cold temperatures as a factor in the sloth deaths.
Sloth World was a planned Orlando tourist attraction that never opened, now under criminal review.
Authorities are reviewing the operations of Sanctuary World Imports in relation to the deaths.
The AP News coverage links the sloth deaths to broader welfare concerns at facilities linked to Sloth World and Sanctuary World Imports.

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